Dish Gardens

Dish Gardens are like miniature interior landscapes, a shallow dish filled with a variety of plants. They can also be called European Gardens. A European garden usually has a flowering plant included like kalanchoe or African Violets. Dish Gardens usually do not have drainage holes and are not permanent as the plants will outgrow the container in a year or so. The plants can then be repotted and a new dish garden can be created in the dish.

Dish Gardens are a very nice gift that will remind them of you. Think of them for birthdays, new baby, new home or just because. We carry a nice selection of pre-made dish gardens in many different sizes and varieties. Or you can create your own. Generally 3” or 4” plants work best in a dish garden. Choose plants that have the same light, water and soil requirements. A layer of gravel should be placed in the bottom of the dish for drainage. Use potting soil mixed with sand, peat moss or vermiculite in a 50/50 mix.

Don’t rule out cactus! They make a nice dish garden with a southwestern flare!